Apprentice/ Student
Reporting to Nursery Manager & Mentor
Job Summary
To work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge which will assist you to complete your qualification with the potential to gain employment and to progress in your career in the future.
To work with the nursery staff team across all of the age ranges supporting and being involved with the care and learning of the children. To help to provide a safe and supportive environment. To develop professional relationships within the nursery with staff, children, families, and other professionals
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake a developmental programme leading to an Early Years Qualification as part of an apprenticeship which is achieved within the given timescale.
- To actively participate in your own development plan working through the qualification with the qualification provider and with the nursery setting too.
- To undertake induction training in the nursery with a named mentor.
- To keep your mentor informed of your progress and to raise any concerns or issues with them.
- To support the nursery staff to observe, plan and maintain accurate children’s records.
- To be either a buddy or key worker to a small number of children
- To help/ plan activities, set up activities and deliver as well as making observations and write developmental reports.
- Assist in parent meetings and give feedback on children’s progress.
- To develop a sound understanding of Safeguarding Policies and Practices including British Values and the Prevent Duty.
- To develop appropriate professional relationships with children, families, staff and other professionals.
- To have regard for and work within the Whistleblowing, Social Media and Networking, Camera and Phone Policies.
- To help ensure that the nutritional needs of the children are met, and that Food Safety Regulations are complied with.
- Undertake a shared responsibility for the care of children, health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the nursery.
- Meet the company’s minimum standards, philosophy, belief and ethos.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures relating to the nursery.
- Operate the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the nursery.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by management.
Essential Criteria
Relevant experience
Education and Training
English Language GCSE Grade C (to working towards gaining this)
Mathematics GSCE Grade C (or working towards this)
Knowledge
Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
An understanding of a play-based approach to children’s learning and development.
Skills and Ability
Good communication skills both written and verbal.
Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues, parents and outside agencies as well as children.
Other Requirements
An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities.
A willingness to undertake further training including some evenings and weekends.
To gain a clear enhanced DBS
Desirable Criteria
Work experience with children aged 0-5 years.
Knowledge of childcare development from birth to five years
Some understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
An understanding of the role of the “Key Person”
An understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace
